tier bayeriscbe VOL.8 NO.1 JANUARY 1978

BMW

EDITOR'S NOTES Well, a new year has come and with it comes a new editor to der bayerische, who happens to be myself. I am going to try to keep up the same quality as our past editor, Jane Touzalin, displayed.

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With the new year comes elect ion^^^ also. As it stands now, we're I I not getting enough participation^^ in electing new officers. Let's Nface it—without officers we can't have an organized club. I urge you all to make nominations and get involved.

As far as the newsletter is con­cerned, I'm going to need all the help I can get. So, if any of you have an article, cartoon, service report, etc., that you think others might like to see, then please give me a call or see me at one of the meetings. Also/ if you'have any­thing to sell and/or trade, from spare car parts to spare puppies, run an ad in our Swap and/or Sell section--free to members.

If anyone has any suggestions on what you'd like to see in future issues, just let me know. Let's all try to make this the best ye ever for our club--and our news­letter.

Happy New Year! Vicki Livingston

dcr baverisclK is the official publication of the National Capital Chapter of the BMW Car Club of America, Inc. and is not in any way connected with the Bayerische Moteren Werke AG or BMW of North America, Inc. It is provided by and for the club membership only. All ideas, opinions and suggestions expressed in regard to tech­nical or other matters are solely those of the authors and no authentication or factory approval are implied unless specifically stated. The club assumes no liability for any of the information contained herein. Modifications within the warranty period may void the warranty.

der bayerische is published monthly 11 times a year, January through November. The mailing address is Box 685, Arlington, VA. 22216. ,. Articles submitted are subject to editing and slight revision. Con­tents may not be reproduced without permission in writing except by the BMWCCA and its chapters.

Editor Vicki Livingston (703) 569-0413 Asst. Editor Barry Livingston (703) 569-0413

Advertising Barry Livingston (703) 569-0413

Graphics Vicki Livingston

CHAPTER OFFICERS President Ken Wright (703) 560-6224 Vice President Fred Weinberg (301) 654-2138 Secretary Jerry Hoopert (301) 948-8368 Treasurer .- Conway Wilson

COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN Autocross Bob Hoey (301) 948-8368 Council Dave Roach (301) 593-1875 Membership Estelle Torpy (301) 933-499^ Promotions Jerry Hoopert (301) 948-Racing Chet Kingsbury (301) 464-1 Storekeeper Bill Riblett (301) 652-90 Technical Paul Broyles (301) 459-2081

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ESIDENT'S MESSAGE .ections are being held on Jan.

17. The situation faced by the new officers is not too bad. The funds in the treasury and the membership count have been reinforced by a respectable volume of renewals by the end of 1977. This assures us of maintaining our budget levels through the next year. And we con­tinue to experience membership growth at the same time.

New initiatives are taking place with our newsletter. Vicki and Barry Livingston have taken charge of the publication and have pre­sented some good ideas for cutting costs and improving the format and content of der bayerische. We look forward to extending the quality publication that we have come to expect.

As far as chapter management goes, we have commitments from many of our current chairmen to continue in their roles or to switch roles, so continuity of planning is guaran­teed .

I'm pleased to report that Bill Riblett has consented to permit his nomination for chapter president. I can think of no other member I'd rather see in that position, since my own time has become scarcer and scarcer over the past several months and this alone prevents my continuation.

I plan to finish the membership census and present the results within the next several months. This has turned into a more ambi­tious project than we anticipated and is progressing slowly. But it will be completed and the results will be essential for planning ac­tivities in 1978.

Ken Wright President

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A BITTERSWEET CHRISTMAS DRAMA By Jim Ryland They sit before the Christmas fire­place, her head on his shoulder, both gazing thoughtfully at the decorated tree and the beautifully wrapped packages beneath it.

She: Do you love me?

He: Of course, dear.

She: But do you love me more than.. ... it?

He: Of course, darling. The BMW is only an inanimate worldly good, just a toy.

She: (weeping tears of happiness) I'm so ashamed to have doubted you. It's just that you've spent so much time with the BMW this year and so little with me.

He: Don't be ridiculous, my love; you know you are far more im­portant to me than the BMW. Now, let's just enjoy the fire, the Christmas tree and each other.

She: Oh, yes, darling! I promise never to question you again about the BMW. I feel so foolish; please forgive me.

He: No sweat, my love.

A few quiet moments pass. She be­gins to study the beautiful pack­ages under the tree.

She: (quivering with excitement) What did you get me for Christmas, my sweet? I can't wait to open the big silver package with the red bow!

He: Well, that one is not for you, dear."" It's a set of XAS' s for the BMW. You are far too fem­inine to receive such a bulky gift.

She: (swooning) Oh, do you really think I'm very, very feminine?

He: (visualizing the XAS's) The very best, my love.

She: Well, then, tell me what you have wrapped for me in that feminine-looking blue package.

He: That package is really not that feminine; it's just a box of ordinary electronic igni­tion parts wrapped in Christ­mas paper.

She: Oh, then the flat box with the green ribbon, would that be a fine fur stole to match my eye s ?

(Con't. on Pg. 6)

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A new mid-engine production car became de-classified recently and as a result, has raised many questions about BMW production capabilities and its racing future.

The type", based on the Paul Bracq-designed BMW turbo prototype, is at best, a little disappointing. BMW has farmed out this mid-engine dream to Lamborghini. They have succeeded in building a Lamborghini that is powered by a possible 3.5 liter inline 6-cylinder, with a 3-valve arrangement, rated at 250 to 300 bhp. And, to satisfy the turbo purist, there is the possi­bility of adding an Eberspacher

• type EBE turbocharger to the Kugelfischer full-injected Ti models. Claims of 900 bhp tanti-lizes the visions of Group 5 and breaking the Porsche dynasty.

BMW will have to produce ^00 units in order to qualify for Group-4 racing, but in my opinion the visual silhouette is not stunning enough to make this one of BMW's most marketable successes. If the price should go in line with the BMW trend, the E-26 should be a rich man's Porsche Turbo. Remember the Pantera, [/liura and the Urraco? I rest my case. . .

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wheel (with leather cover).

She: But the two small boxes with matching white bows, something for the two of us - his and hers?

He: No, left and right, new head­lamps for the Bimmer.

She: S--tI

Sensing a hint of disappointment in her voice, he tactfully tries to change the subject.

He: Have you seen the new 630CSi?

She: Excuse me, I must powder my nose .

She disappears into the bathroom while he ponders how to explain the remaining packages. The floor mats, the stereo, the fog lights, the quartz clock. When she re­turns, he will point out the pack­age with the scarf; surely that will take her mind off the BMW

trinkets and they will resume their night of romance. Awaiting her re­turn, he drifts off for a short winter nap, with visions of BMWs dashing and turning in his head. He springs from his chair as the last log crashes into the glowing embers of the fireplace.

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He: (tapping at the bathroom door) Are you in there, my darling?

No answer. He opens the door to find the bathroom filled with snow blowing in through the open window. She is gone. He sighs and closes the door. He will shovel the bath­room tomorrow morning, but tonight he grabs a pillow from the bed and walks slowly to the garage.

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BUYA BMW-INVEST IN THE FUTURE BY BARRY LIVINGSTON

• I remember awhile back being in an argument with someone about automobiles. The person said that I was incorrect in my evaluation or should I say my first hand know­ledge that-an automobile can be an investment. The person was under the misconception that an auto­mobile is always a liability, loss, write-off, etc. Having bought unwisely at best, this person has suffered the difference in depreci­ation of a car. All things taken 'in consideration, operation of a 'car, fuel, maintenance, insurance, and taxes, we will consider as offset usage. What I want to point out is some cars do actually hold their value better than others and appreciate, making them an invest­ment. Because some usage can be obtained from these autos, the investment has offset the usage.

BMW owners, be proud (and smug if you wish). Your choice has proven to be the number one best import in holding its value. In my own re­search using the N.A.D.A. official used car guide, I was pleased to find most BMWs selling for more than the P.C.E. delivered price from

five years ago. So, when your neighbor questions you about why you bought that import, you can promptly correct him by saying, "I invested in this car for. . ."

(Con't. on Pg. 11)

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TEST DRIVE THE LUXURY COUPE THAT'S AS EXCITING TO DRIVE AS IT IS TO SIT IN.

What makes the BMW 630CSi so rare among the world's luxury coupes is that while all affect the racy lines and the trappings of the true GT car, the BMW 630CSi truly is one.

In proclaiming the BMW Coupe the best GT car in the world, Town & Country magazine's automotive authority put it this way: "Before ad­vertising people learned that you can apply name

kind of car, GT stood for Grand Touring, which, simply stated, means a closed, two-door car with consider­able style and considerable perfor­mance.. . I can't think of a better ex­pression of the GT idea than this car."

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